Apple: Ruler of the Tech Universe or Big Bad Bully?

August 14, 2014 1 Comment

I don’t usually use this blog as a platform for anything negative but this post unfortunately has a rather harumphy tone to it. I feel disillusioned. By many big things from time to time – but by something rather small and inconsequential today. This is truly nothing more than a short rant about my disappointment… read more

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Technology: Kiddie Apps

August 8, 2014 1 Comment

With end of summer road trips on the horizon we’ve been thinking about how to entertain the girls while we’re in the car. For long drives we always opt for a balance of books, crafts, and a little technology thrown in too. Technology sometimes consists of a movie on the travel dvd player but more… read more

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Seven Things

August 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

A few of my favorite things that are on my mind this week… I’ve been meaning to order new stationary for months. This designer that I found on Etsy creates beautiful work. Nothing screams summer to me more than berry cobbler. This simple recipe is right up my alley. I can’t wait to make it… read more

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Faces and Places: Caryna Nina and Back 40 Mercantile

August 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

As the weather warms up (whether with bump or without) I always gravitate towards easy lightweight clothes. Unfortunately during the summer that often means casual sundresses and lots of lightweight cotton. And then I found Caryna Nina… This line of caftans, cover-ups, shirts, and dresses is exactly what my summer wardrobe was craving! The silk… read more

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Beauty: Summer Hairdo

August 1, 2014 4 Comments

After this post about Five Minute Make-Up I got a few inquiries about the double braid hairdo I am sporting in the photos. I promise it is easier than it looks! I actually choose this hairdo when I am pressed for time and can’t pull off a full wash and blow dry. This hairdo works… read more

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Good Food – Home Grown

July 30, 2014 Leave a Comment

Last year I introduced you all to Mike Geller who runs Mike’s Organic Delivery. Well when my produce from Mike arrived last week I knew it was time for me to remind you that this is the perfect time of year to get on board and order yourself some awesome homegrown local food. The corn was… read more

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Best Books: The Story of Fish and Snail

July 28, 2014 Leave a Comment

“The Story of Fish and Snail” by Deborah Freedman is the perfect read for any child who has ever had a best friend that pushes them to try things outside their comfort zone. Fish, the more adventurous of the two, joins Snail every afternoon in the pages of his book. Fish tells Snail of all the… read more

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July: Links I Love

July 25, 2014 1 Comment

As we slowly drift into August I thought this would be the perfect time to share some of my favorite July links. The list is a little longer than usual so take some time to linger over these this weekend. Click on the bolded words to see the “Links I Love” this month! These images are… read more

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Where’d you go music video?

July 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

I can remember in my early teens watching hours and hours of videos on MTV. Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was one of the first I ever saw (mind blowing!) and Madonna on the beach in “Cherish” was an all time favorite. Who here knows what I am talking about? Now I sadly wouldn’t even know where… read more

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Parenting: Every Child is Different

July 21, 2014 2 Comments

Almost 5 years ago when I found out I was having a second daughter I thought, “How perfect! At least I know what to expect.” How very wrong I was… As one of 8 children it’s a wonder that I was naive enough to imagine that my two girls would be the same considering that… read more

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